Mediterranean Fig & Mozzarella Salad
This delightful salad combines vibrant green beans with ripe figs, creamy mozzarella, crunchy hazelnuts, and fragrant basil. Drizzled with a sweet and tangy balsamic dressing, this dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for serving as a side or a light main course, this salad is sure to impress your guests with its unique blend of flavors and textures.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 200g fine green beans , trimmed
- 6 small figs , quartered
- 1 shallot , thinly sliced
- 1 x 125g ball mozzarella , drained and ripped into chunks
- 50g hazelnuts , toasted and chopped
- small handful basil leaves, torn
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp figs jam or relish
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a large saucepan of salted water, blanch the beans for 2-3 mins. Drain, rinse in cold water, then drain on kitchen paper. Arrange on a platter. Top with the figs, shallots, mozzarella, hazelnuts and basil.
- In a small bowl or jam jar with fitted lid, add the vinegar, fig jam, olive oil and some seasoning. Shake well and pour over salad just before serving.
Cook Time
5M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
SERVES 4 as a main or 6 as a starter
Nutrition
- Calories: 286 calories
- Fat Content: 23 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 6 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 11 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 9 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 3 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 10 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.3 milligram of sodium
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